Automation Equipment Engineer

SwiftX Inc., Carteret, United States

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Published on 28 September 2026 · first appeared in our records on 29 September 2026.

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1. Equipment Operation & Maintenance • Perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of automated sortation systems, conveyor systems, barcode scanners, DWS systems, and other material handling equipment. • Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure system availability and operational efficiency (target uptime of 98% or higher). • Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation. 2. Troubleshooting & Technical Support • Respond quickly to equipment failures, system alarms, downtime, and operational issues. • Diagnose electrical, mechanical, PLC, and control system failures and implement corrective actions to minimize production interruptions. • Establish rapid response procedures to reduce equipment downtime and improve maintenance efficiency. 3. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Improvement • Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for automation equipment. • Manage spare parts inventory and track component life cycles. • Monitor key maintenance KPIs, including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and continuously improve equipment reliability while reducing maintenance costs. 4. Equipment Installation & Continuous Improvement • Participate in the installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new automation equipment. • Work closely with equipment vendors and engineering teams on system upgrades and process improvements. • Analyze equipment performance data and recommend energy-saving initiatives and operational optimization projects. 5. Documentation & Training • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance documentation, and emergency response procedures. • Provide technical training and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of automation equipment. • Promote standardized maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives. • Associate's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering , or a related technical field. • Experience maintaining automated material handling systems, conveyor systems, or warehouse automation equipment. • Familiarity with cross-belt sorters, DWS systems, AGVs, barcode scanners, and other logistics automation equipment. • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, drives, and industrial automation. • Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms). • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings. • Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar engineering software. • Basic understanding of industrial networking and TCP/IP communication is preferred. • Must be bilingual in Mandarin and English Experience & Certifications • Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining automated logistics equipment, warehouse automation systems, or industrial automation equipment preferred. • California Electrician Certification or equivalent electrical certification is preferred. Candidates without certification should be willing to obtain the required certification within a reasonable period after hire. • OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.

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